Bongokuhle Hlongwane stats
South AfricaNext match
Major League Soccer
2.02
3.80
3.40Match-by-match stats
B. Hlongwane
MinnesotaForward
B. Hlongwane vs Houston Dynamo
9 games playedBongokuhle Hlongwane's next match is on Sun 25 Oct at 01:30 against Houston Dynamo. See how Bongokuhle Hlongwane did in earlier matches against Houston Dynamo.
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HOUvMIN
Sun 25 Oct 01:30Sun 01:30Before the next match
Houston Dynamo v Minnesota, Sun 25 OctWhat Houston Dynamo allow right wing backs
Position stats9 appearances at RWB against Houston Dynamo in their last 20 matches; league average from the Major League Soccer.
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Odds OutliersBongokuhle Hlongwane 2026 season stats
As a right wing back, Bongokuhle Hlongwane has appeared in 19 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 848 minutes at an average rating of 6.55. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Major League Soccer defenders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 19 | 848 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 6.55 |
 CAF World Cup Qualifiers | 2 | 132 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.60 |
 Friendly International | 1 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.99 |
| Total | 22 | 1,040 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 12 | 6.53 |
Attacking stats
Bongokuhle Hlongwane has taken 8 shots with 1 on target (13% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 106 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.8 expected goals (xG), 0.3 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 76th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Bongokuhle Hlongwane has 1 assist and 9 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 170 minutes. Bongokuhle Hlongwane has set up 10 shots for teammates, worth 0.6 expected assists (xA). His creative output is strong, ranking in the 77th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Bongokuhle Hlongwane has completed 212 of 274 passes at 77% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 3rd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Bongokuhle Hlongwane completes 4 dribbles at a 29% success rate and wins 27 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (8th percentile).
Defending stats
Bongokuhle Hlongwane makes 11 tackles and 9 interceptions , adding 14 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 77 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 24th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Bongokuhle Hlongwane has committed 6 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly right wing back (4 appearances), also at right central midfielder (2) and right midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Minnesota squad
T. Chancalay
27 yrs#8
K. Yeboah
26 yrs#9
M. Malone
26 yrs#11M. Gonzalez
22 yrs#18B. Hlongwane
26 yrs#21M. Caldeira
22 yrs#22M. Dieng
22 yrs#29D. Randell
19 yrs#98
J. Adebayo-Smith25 yrs#99
P. Stroud24 yrs#6
A. Jackson24 yrs#16
W. Trapp33 yrs#20
J. Gressel32 yrs#24
N. Triantis
23 yrs#25
J. Pereyra27 yrs#26
O. Gene
23 yrs#30
C. Harvey
26 yrs#67
38 yrs
21 yrs
27 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 38 | 2,806 | 4 | 2 | 23 | 44 | 6.83 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 35 | 2,184 | 10 | 4 | 30 | 33 | 7.12 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 30 | 2,492 | 8 | 3 | 33 | 48 | 7.05 |
 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 3 | 110 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.53 |
2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 30 | 1,675 | 2 | 5 | 20 | 27 | 5.22 |
About Bongokuhle Hlongwane
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Bongokuhle Hlongwane has scored 1 assist across 19 appearances (8 starts), totalling 848 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Bongokuhle Hlongwane has attempted 8 shots with 1 on target, a 13% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.78 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Bongokuhle Hlongwane has created 5 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 4 successful dribbles from 14 attempts (29% success rate). Bongokuhle Hlongwane has contributed 9 key passes and 18 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Bongokuhle Hlongwane has registered 11 tackles (6 won), 9 interceptions, and 14 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 212 from 274 pass attempts, a 77% pass accuracy rate. Bongokuhle Hlongwane has won 27 of 70 total duels.
Discipline
Bongokuhle Hlongwane has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 6 fouls and winning 9.
About Bongokuhle Hlongwane
Bongokuhle Hlongwane is a 26-year-old forward playing for Minnesota United in the Major League Soccer, representing South Africa. Bongokuhle Hlongwane is right-footed and wears the number 21 shirt. Born on 20 June 2000.
Most recent appearance
Bongokuhle Hlongwane's most recent match was at home against St. Louis City on September 29th. Minnesota won 3-2. Bongokuhle Hlongwane played 90 minutes, registering 2 shots, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.75.
Recent matches
- September 29th3-2 winvsSt. Louis City(90 mins, rating 6.75)
- February 6th2-2 drawatColorado Rapids(82 mins, rating 6.74)
- January 13th2-2 drawvsHouston Dynamo(63 mins, rating 6.41)
- September 15th3-1 lossatSeattle Sounders(44 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.35)
- July 15th2-3 lossvsLA Galaxy(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Bongokuhle Hlongwane and Minnesota United are next in action on May 13th against Houston Dynamo in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Houston Dynamo vs Minnesota United match preview.
Teammates at Minnesota United
Bongokuhle Hlongwane currently plays alongside Peter Stroud, Maurice Malone, Tomás Chancalay, Jordan Adebayo-Smith, Darius Randell, Julian Gressel, Alec Smir, Mauricio Gonzalez, Kyle Duncan, Mamadou Dieng, Anthony Markanich Jr., Wil Trapp, Carlos Harvey, AZ Jackson, Joaquín Pereyra, Drake Callender, D.J. Taylor, Owen Gene, Michael Boxall, Nectarios Triantis, Kieran Chandler, Nicolás Romero, Marcus Caldeira, Morris Duggan, Jefferson Díaz, Kayne Rizvanovich, Kelvin Yeboah, Bongokuhle Hlongwane and Cherrion Valerius at Minnesota United.